Elderwood is long-term care — slower turnover and deeper relationships with the people you look after. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $82k–$112k a year.
At a glance
Patient load & staffing
As ADON, you'll partner closely with the Director of Nursing to oversee clinical operations, support staff development, and maintain regulatory compliance.
Workplace
Elderwood
Hiring employer
Elderwood
Worth asking
What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
Which shifts are open, and what are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?
The posting doesn’t answer these — good ones for a recruiter or the interview.
About this role
Assistant Director of Nursing (RN). Lead with purpose. Support with compassion. Grow with Elderwood. Elderwood is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON – RN) to join our leadership team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by guiding nursing excellence, supporting a talented team, and ensuring the highest quality of care for our residents. As ADON, you'll partner closely with the Director of Nursing to oversee clinical operations, support staff development, and maintain regulatory compliance.
Requirements
RN License
Bachelor's degree
2 years experience
21 years or older
Driver's License
Clean driving record
Pre-employment physical examination
Skilled nursing facility experience
Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Referral program
Opportunities for advancement
About the employer
Elderwood
Nursing Home
Elderwood is a senior care organization headquartered in the Western New York region, with a presence in Amherst, NY. The organization's mission is "People caring for people," and it operates with a stated vision of being the "partner of choice"…
+Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plans
+Flexible scheduling with day, evening, and night 8-hour shift options
What reviewers flag
−Management rated lowest among sub-categories at 2.8 out of 5 on Indeed
−Trust in colleagues identified as an area for improvement by reviewers
−Overall employee satisfaction flagged as needing improvement
Benefits: Elderwood offers health, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with retirement plans. Additional benefits include shift differentials (evening weekday +$2.00/hr, evening weekend +$3.00/hr, overnight +$1.00/hr), flexible scheduling, continuing education and certification programs, career advancement opportunities, and an optional premium rate when opting out of certain elective benefits.
North Creek is a small Adirondack hamlet near Gore Mountain ski area, offering nurses a quiet, rural mountain-town lifestyle with year-round outdoor recreation right at the doorstep.
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